mobanmarketDubai: The UAE’s National Immunisation Programme has played a key role in ensuring that the country’s public health services are world class. After the programme was introduced as early as 1980, the country has seen a huge drop in the spread of infectious diseases.
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The UAE was declared polio-free in 2004 and other diseases like measles, mumps, rubella and pertussis have seen a significant slump. To maintain the high level of public health in the country, the UAE offers free immunisation services for residents.
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It is for children to get vaccinated, from birth up to grade 11.
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Recent updates to the immunisation programme have introduced a meningitis vacine for students in Grade 11. The polio drops, administered at four months have been discontinued and the fourth Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) given to chlidren at the age of 15 months in Dubai and 18 months in Abu Dhabi and other emirates has also been discontinued.
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Here is a list of the diseases that the immunisation programme covers:
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You can get your child vaccinated at any of the health centres by following this step-by-step process.
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Dubai
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In Dubai, the vaccination is provided by Dubai Health Authority’s public health centres that can be found in most parts of the emirate.
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How can I book an appointment?
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You can simply visit the nearest public health centre near you to open a file.
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The easiest way to find the health centre nearest to you is to call DHA on 800 342 or check out the complete list here.
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What documents do I need?
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Take the following documents with you:
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- Passport and visa page copy of both parents.
- Emirates ID copy of both parents.
- Baby’s passport copy with visa or entry permit.
- Birth certificate of your child.
- Vaccination book of your child.
- One passport size photograph of your child.
- Tenancy contract or latest Dewa bill
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While it is important to vaccinate your children on time, if the child is having a high fever or a major illness, you can call the call centre to reschedule the appointment at the next available slot.
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However, the next slot might not be available immediately and you may need to wait a few weeks.
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Abu Dhabi
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The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has a massive vaccination awareness campaign under the theme “Vaccination is essential” emphasising the importance of vaccination to prevent diseases in the community, promotes the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages, increases public awareness of the latest vaccination programs and new vaccines introduced by HAAD, and enhances the healthcare professionals’ role to be a vaccine advocate.
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How can I register?
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As health insurance in Abu Dhabi is mandatory, you need to have a valid insurance card. Once you have a valid insurance card, call Abu Dhabi Health Services Seha on 800 50 to book an appointment.
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Where should I go?
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There are 34 HAAD public health centres that provide immunisation services. To find the one closest to you, click here.
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What documents do I need?
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Take the following documents with you when you visit the health centre:
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- Valid insurance card
- Vaccination card
- Original birth certificate or original passport or Emirates ID of the child
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Other emirates
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The emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain come under the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) and you can visit the Mohap health centre closest to you to get your child/children vaccinated.
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Which documents would I need?
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To open a vaccination file at a health centre, you will need to take the following documents:
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- Baby’s birth certificate
- Tenancy contract
- Parents’ Emirates ID
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Where should I go?
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Call the Ministry of Health and prevention on 800 11111 to find the medical health centre closest to you, or click here for a list of all the medical health centres.
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Once you visit the centre, simply provide all the documents and you will be given an appointment at the next available slot.
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Charges
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There are no charges for opening a file or for getting vaccines which are part of the National Immunisation Programme
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Apart from these vaccination, many health centres also provide the following vaccines:
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- Influenza vaccines, popularly known as ‘flu shots’.
- Vaccination for Haj and Umrah
- Travel vaccinations, which are required or recommended before travelling to certain countries. Contact your nearest health centre, or any of the relevant health authorities’ toll free numbers to find out if you should get yourself vaccinated before travelling.
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With the UAE’s focus on healthcare, it could not be simpler to ensure your child’s health and safety. Take advantage of the free public health services to live a healthier life in the country.
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